South West Sydney | Independent School | Full Time | Term 1, 2027

Sure Step Training and Consultancy is partnering with a well-established, values-led independent school in South West Sydney to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Head of Teaching and Learning – Primary.

This is a significant instructional leadership opportunity for an experienced Primary leader who is passionate about improving teaching practice, developing teacher capability and driving strong student outcomes.

The role has a clear focus on teaching and learning, academic improvement, curriculum, staff development and student achievement.

The Opportunity

Working as part of the Primary leadership team, you will:

- Provide instructional and academic leadership across the Primary School
- Lead initiatives to strengthen student achievement, including literacy and numeracy outcomes
- Use student achievement data to identify priorities, learning gaps and opportunities for intervention and extension
- Lead and support high-quality curriculum planning, implementation and assessment
- Strengthen consistency and quality in teaching practice across Primary year levels
- Conduct lesson observations and provide constructive, developmental feedback to teachers
- Coach and mentor teachers to strengthen classroom practice
- Identify professional learning priorities and lead targeted staff development
- Promote evidence-informed pedagogy, differentiation and effective assessment practice
- Support teachers to use student data effectively to inform planning and instruction
- Monitor student progress and the effectiveness of intervention and extension strategies
- Lead teaching and learning meetings and facilitate the sharing of effective practice
- Support curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements, including NESA compliance
- Contribute to the effective day-to-day academic operation of the Primary School
- Build a culture of high expectations, collaboration,



accountability and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

- Appropriate qualifications in Primary Education or a related discipline
- Current NESA accreditation or eligibility
- Significant Primary teaching experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a Primary setting
- Strong curriculum, assessment and pedagogical knowledge
- A track record of improving teaching practice and student learning outcomes
- Confidence using student achievement data to inform improvement priorities
- Experience coaching, mentoring and developing teachers
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- A visible, collaborative and instructional approach to leadership
- The ability to build positive and productive professional relationships
- A genuine commitment to working within and supporting the ethos of a faith-based school
- A robust commitment to academic improvement, professional growth and continuous improvement

Particularly Advantageous

- Previous experience in Primary academic or teaching and learning leadership
- Experience leading whole-school or Primary academic improvement initiatives
- Experience in teacher coaching and professional learning
- Strong knowledge of NESA curriculum and compliance requirements
- Experience working within a faith-based or culturally diverse school community

What’s on Offer

- Full-time leadership position commencing Term 1, 2027
- A substantial role with genuine influence over teaching and learning across the Primary School
- The opportunity to lead academic improvement and develop teacher capability
- A collaborative and values-driven school environment
- Strong professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Support for further professional learning and study
- A well-resourced environment with a strong focus on student achievement and wellbeing
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing school community

All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

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📌 Head of Teaching and Learning: Primary | Independent School | Sydney
🏢 Sure Step Training and Consultancy
📍 Sydney